Join the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) for a volunteer experience at our upcoming Casino event! Scheduled for Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27, the event will take place at Ace Casino Airport, located at 40 Aero Crescent NE, Calgary. As a volunteer with ARPA, you'll not only support a worthy cause but […]
Location: Calgary, AB This FREE training, ideal for professionals at all levels, is a full-day exploration into the practical application of fostering inclusive and equitable practices and environments. We'll decode the subtle language of “isms” (e.g. racism, sexism, and ableism) that are called microaggressions, and show you how to recognize and address their impact in […]
Join us on March 6 for a FREE webinar on Becoming Conscious Allies! This workshop is grounded in the newly created 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Workplaces toolkit, developed by the Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity in partnership with Community Compass. Topics covered include:
Location: Edmonton, AB This FREE full-day training is designed for professionals at every level, focusing on practical ways to promote inclusive and equitable workplace practices and environments. This course uses discussion-based training to explore and answer difficult and ‘controversial’ questions surrounding gender, sex, and sexuality through a human-centred lens. Discussions prioritize diverse perspectives and lived […]
Location: Edmonton, AB About Parks Forum The 2026 Parks Forum will be held March 2026 in Edmonton, Alberta. This educational and networking event will attract up to 150 delegates from across Western Canada.The primary objectives of the Parks Forum are: Event Theme The theme for the 2026 Parks Forum is, Urban Connections: Parks in a […]
Location: Edmonton, AB Event Details Theme: Rooted in Community: Nourished Through Connection Event Dates: Thursday March 19 – Friday March 20, 2026 Event Schedule: Coming soon! What is the Alberta Healthy Communities Symposium? The Alberta Healthy Communities Symposium (AHCS), brings together wellness champions from across the province to connect, collaborate, and strengthen community well-being. Guided by this year’s […]
Leaders Summit 2026 The event is designed for Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) and senior municipal leaders who advise their councils on recreation, parks, arts and culture, FCSS, community development and urban planning. The summit is a series of workshops designed by individuals with specific expertise in an area related to the future of recreation and […]
The Annual ARPA Conference & Energize Workshop is Alberta’s premier gathering of recreation and parks professionals, leaders, and municipal elected officials. Stay tuned for more information regarding conference theme and upcoming registration details! 2026 PricingEarly Bird RatesMembers$945.00Non members$1,145.00Students$595.00 See the 2025 ARPA Conference & Energize Workshop program here. Hotel Room Block and Booking Notice Please […]
The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association would like to acknowledge the First Nations, the Métis, the Inuit and all of the people across Alberta who share a history and a deep connection with this land. We dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.
